HS 8448.33 – - - Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 84.44, 84.45, 84.46 or 84.47 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 84.44, 84.45, 84.46 or 84.47 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers
General Import Chapter 84 MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUlPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLESImport Duty Rates — South Africa 2026
General Rate
free
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
free
Mercosur
free
EFTA
free
Classification Details
HS Code8448.33
Full Code8448.33.6
Chapter84 — NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
Statistical Unitkg
VAT15
JLog ServiceGeneral Import
Typical Documents Required
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty rate for HS code 8448.33 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8448.33 (- - Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers) is free. Preferential rates may apply under trade agreements including EU/UK, SADC, AfCFTA, Mercosur, and EFTA. VAT of 15 is charged on the CIF value plus duty.
What documents do I need to import - - Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8448.33, you typically need: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. Additional permits or certificates may be required depending on the specific product and country of origin.
How do I calculate the total cost of importing - - Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at free, plus VAT at 15 on the combined value. Use JLog's Import Calculator at app.jlog.co.za/import-calculator.html for an accurate estimate.
Can JLog help with customs clearance for HS 8448.33?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8448.33. We handle documentation, SARS compliance, and logistics from our base in Woodstock, Cape Town. Contact us at info@jlog.co.za or call +27 21 300 6099.
Are there preferential duty rates for importing - - Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8448.33, the EU/UK rate is free, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is free. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.
Related HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | General Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8448.11 | - - Dobbies and Jacquards; card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machin... | free |
| 8448.19 | - - Other | free |
| 8448.20 | Parts and accessories of machines of heading 84.44 or of their auxiliary machine... | free |
| 8448.31 | - - Card clothing | free |
| 8448.32 | - - Of machines for preparing textile fibres (excluding card clothing) | free |
| 8448.39 | - - Other | free |
| 8448.42 | - - Reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames | free |
| 8448.49 | - - Other | free |
| 8448.51 | - - Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches | free |
| 8448.59 | - - Other | free |
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